Software Engineer

This posting supports current and anticipated early-career hiring needs. Applying allows our recruiting team to consider you for opportunities that align with your qualifications, preferences, and availability. An immediate opening or interview is not guaranteed.   Where are these roles located?  You’ll have the opportunity to work with teams in: • Colorado Springs, Colorado • Irvine, California • Longmont, Colorado • Fremont, California • Rochester, Minnesota • San Jose, California System Tools Software Engineering : Build the software behind the technology. As a System Tools Software Engineer , you'll create the software that powers engineering teams and next-generation products. You'll design, develop, test, and improve tools that make systems faster, more reliable, and easier to build. In this role, you may: • Design and develop system software, utilities, and engineering tools. • Build or enhance operating systems, compilers, networking tools, databases, and Internet-based applications. • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize software performance. • Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to ensure seamless integration. • Help influence hardware design by developing software that works efficiently with new technologies. Applications Software Engineering: Create software that helps teams work smarter. As an Applications Software Engineer , you'll develop applications that support employees, customers, and business operations. You'll design, build, test, and improve software used across enterprise systems. In this role, you may: • Design, develop, and maintain commercial and internal software applications. • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using modern programming languages. • Test, debug, and improve application performance. • Collaborate with teammates to build new features and solve technical problems. • Create documentation that supports software deployment and ongoing maintenance. Data Analytics Engineering : Turn data into insights that drive better decisions. As a Data Analytics Engineer , you'll build the tools and data systems that help teams understand performance, improve products, and solve business challenges. You'll work with large datasets to create meaningful insights that influence engineering and business decisions. In this role, you may: • Design and develop data pipelines, databases, and data warehouses. • Build software and automation tools for collecting, processing, and analyzing data. • Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations that support decision-making. • Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions. • Analyze data to identify trends, improve processes, and solve complex problems. Firmware Engineering : Write the code that brings hardware to life. As a Firmware Engineer , you'll develop the low-level software that allows hardware devices to function. Working at the intersection of hardware and software, you'll help build reliable, high-performance embedded systems used in next-generation technology. In this role, you may: • Design, develop, test, and debug embedded firmware. • Write software using C, C++, assembly, and other low-level programming languages. • Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with electronic systems. • Troubleshoot firmware and hardware interactions to improve performance and reliability. • Support new product development from concept through production. This role is part of WD's early career development program. WD's early career development program is ideal for individuals at the early stages of their professional career.  Participants receive foundational training through structured onboarding, mentorship, and a curated development curriculum. The re